It's not the heat, it's the humidity... and maybe a touch of the flu

Summer decided to finally rear its ugly head here in Maine (I know, I know, it's always cold here I shouldn't complain, but I like the cold). For the past week it has been in the high 90s with very high humidity and little chance to escape.

I have been getting up early the last few mornings to get my run in before the sun comes up so I have a chance at staying cooler. Sometimes, if I am very nice, I can even coax the boyfriend out of bed to run with me, which has definitely been helpful!

I was supposed to run 15 on Sunday but a mystery illness -- probably generously given to me by one of the sticky, stinky children I was charged with taking care of for the beginning of the summer-- decided to show up and I basically slept all day. When I was awake I did not feel like running so I spent my day on the couch, alternating between napping and reading.

Monday, I did manage to squeeze in my 4 miles after work on the dreadmill, not ideal but it got done.

Yesterday, I decided I needed to get the 15 in so I broke it up into two (really three) parts. I ran at 5 in the morning, nearly not getting out of bed but for the urging of my boyfriend who promised to come with me. We, dreadfully slowly because it was already about 85, slogged through of my 15 miles. I then headed off to my second day at the new job dreading the thought of heading out later that evening.

When I got out of work I had an hour until my kickball game started (I play in an adult league with a bunch of friends) so I decided to get there a little early and run the three miles to the field. Not so bad, hot but a quick run.

After our game, I took off for the last 6 of the run. It was a little rough, still pretty hot, but I was able to trudge through it without much problem. I briefly went to the gym when that got done and lifted arms (trying to be better about this hoping a little more strength will help me BQ in the fall).

Today it does not look like I will be getting my run in unless I want to go when I get out of work at the store, which would mean hitting the treadmill. Meh.

I am very excited to say there are only a few more days until I leave to coach at the Acadian Running Camp. I got all of the final information on that today. I will be the "counselor" in charge of a group running mid 21's for the 5k and teaching a break out session on form and hill running. Should be a great time.

On that same line, my cross country team has started pre-pre-season practice and they are looking VERY good so far. My 1-5 girls are super solid and there is a ton of potential in the freshmen joining the team.

Here's hoping I can get out and run today and that the heat breaks soon!

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